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Almost as famous as Santa Claus are the season's top villains; Scrooge, the Grinch and even the Abominable Snowman.

Over two thousand years ago, a group of shepherds were frightened, to say the least, when an angel appeared before them in the sky. The angel was quick to comfort them, announcing the birth of their Saviour.

Life doesn't always go according to plan. Actually, it's probably more accurate to say that life never happens the way we plan it. It's what we do with the situations that present themselves that defines who we are.

Don't miss Land Marks, the current exhibition of work by Dorothy Knowles on now at the Chapel Gallery. Knowles began studying art in the late 1940s and early '50s at night school and summer school.

I have a confession: nursing homes make me uncomfortable.

Sometimes, things seem too good to be true. Usually because they are. Recently, an ad was placed in the News-Optimist, seeking secret shoppers to evaluate the services of certain businesses.

One Nov. 25 a long time ago , sister Marguerite Bourgeoys wanted to give candy to the little ones she taught. Since her candy reserve was low, Sister Bourgeoy had to be creative. She thought she might have a little bit of molasses in her pantry.

The magic of theatre took the audience to a strange and colourful land as the Maidstone High School junior cast of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz took to the stage Monday night.

Long winter nights are a hallmark of the Saskatchewan experience. The current exhibition in the window salon of the Chapel Gallery explores the feelings and moods of the artists' response to this winter environment.

Christmas lights and displays can be a heartwarming sight, but the arduous task of lugging the decorations from the basement or attic, detangling the many strands of lights and quivering with near-hypothermia on a ladder against the eavestrough, only